Quality Specialist

Do you have a passion for Quality… Aplin has the right opportunity for you! Our Winnipeg-based client is looking for someone to support the monitoring, evaluation, and improvement of processes, products, and systems to assure conformity to international standards, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Assist in the Implementation, Monitoring, Improvement and Control of the Quality System as required.
• Perform periodic process and products audits (including VDA 6.3 audits), and Quality System Audits to IATF 16949 Standard.
• Prepare and assist during External Audits. To receive, implement, and respond to Non conformances and validate corrective actions.
• Oversee receiving inspection and notify, control and coordinate the disposition of non‑conforming material from external providers. Receive and validate corrective actions.
• Effectively work with customers, suppliers, and other team members to ensure a quick and effective containment and problem resolution through the 8D Problem Solving process.
• Assist on new product launches, development, PPAP documentation (including FAI), process validation.
• Oversee the effective implementation of SPC to analyze, validate, control processes and perform capability studies.
• Supervise, coordinate and maintain the Calibration program, including the disposition of equipment out of calibration, and sourcing new equipment. Perform Measurement System Analysis.
• Work with Engineering Department to qualify new equipment or tooling for the improvement of processes.
• Support Product transfers in all needed Quality related support.
• Provide training to inspection or production personnel as required.
• Stop production processes to avoid the creation of non‑conforming product.
• Other tasks as required by the Quality Manager.

• Bachelor degree or diploma from a technical field – engineering preferred.
• 1+ years’ experience in a Manufacturing setting.
• Experience in quality tasks and functions, including 8D problem solving, PPAP, FAI, calibration, statistical process control, PFMEA, control plans, supplier audits, internal audits, etc.
• Excellent computer skills, especially Excel.
• Experience in ISO, or TS/IATF processes.
• Experience in the manufacturing environment, ability to read and interpret assembly and component drawings, and engineering specifications.
• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.

To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits.